California Wildfire Resources

Please note the following governmental and Red Cross resources; I hope that you find these helpful:

Disaster Help Center for the California Department of Social Services (resource guides and information on food banks, housing assistance, unemployment services, and in-home supportive services, along with other forms of aid)

Red Cross 1/8 Press Release [secure-web.cisco.com] (information on shelters open in affected areas and other forms of disaster assistance)

Post Wildfire Resources [secure-web.cisco.com] (information on support available from government programs and NGOs)

Wildfire Resources from the California Department of Insurance (information guides and checklists)

United Policy Holders [uphelp.org] (2025 California Wildfires – Insurance Claim and Recovery Help)

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Video training on

“Disaster Relief: Assisting Homeowners After a Disaster” from Pro Bono Training Institute: https://pbtraining.org/courses/disaster-relief-assisting-homeowners-after-a-disaster/
A Guide to Property Damage Claims Following Natural Disasters - Recovery - Beverly Hills Bar Association

Federal disaster assistance is available now

President Biden has issued a Major Disaster Declaration [rccziiabb.cc.rs6.net] for the L.A. fires, enabling residents and businesses in wildfire evacuation zones to access immediate and long-term federal relief.

Here's how you can apply for assistance:

· Visit: disasterassistance.gov

· Call: 800-621-FEMA (3362)

· Download: The FEMA mobile app

Available relief programs for the L.A. fires (as of 1/9/2025)

For residents and homeowners:

· Temporary displacement assistance covering hotel costs for up to two weeks

· Up to $770 for essential personal items

· Direct grants for critical needs, including medical bills and car repairs

For businesses and property owners:

· Low-interest loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA)

· Access loans at: SBA Disaster Loan Portal [rccziiabb.cc.rs6.net]

Transportation assistance

Rideshare services

· Lyft: Riders in need can use the code CAFIRERELIEF25 [rccziiabb.cc.rs6.net], valid for 2 rides up to $25 each ($50 total) for 500 riders from now until 1/15 at 11:59 p.m.

· Uber: Use promo code WILDFIRE25 [rccziiabb.cc.rs6.net] in the wallet section of your Uber app to redeem a free Uber ride up to $40.

Public transit

· L.A. Metro: As of 1/9/25, all fare collection has been temporarily suspended systemwide

Road closures

· For a list of road closures in L.A. County, check out this map [rccziiabb.cc.rs6.net].

· For a list of road closures in San Bernardino County, check out this map. [rccziiabb.cc.rs6.net]

Emergency housing for people and pets affected by the L.A. fires

The following evacuation shelters are currently open as of 1/9/25:

· Arcadia Community Center – 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007

· Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331

· Pan Pacific Recreational Center – 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

· Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025

· El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

· Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

· Pomona Fairplex – 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768

The following shelters are currently housing animals: (Small animals)

· Agoura Animal Care Center – 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

· Baldwin Park Animal Care Center – 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706

· Carson Animal Care Center – 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248

· Downey Animal Care Center – 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242

· Lancaster Animal Care Center – 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536

· Palmdale Animal Care Center – 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550

(Large animals)

· Pomona Fairplex – 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona

· Industry Hills Expo – 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744

· Antelope Valley Fair – 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536

Get Out and Help - Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteer/Donation List of Orgs Assisting with Fire Relief Efforts - 2025 FIRES | L.A. Works
Volunteer/donation Spreadsheet of Orgs Assisting with Fire Relief Efforts

Essential apps for staying informed about the L.A. fires

Watch Duty

This app [rccziiabb.cc.rs6.net] provides a map-based interface showing active wildfires across the U.S., with flame icons indicating current fire locations.